Consultant Oncologist

About this role

Bergstein Hospital is seeking a Consultant Oncologist to provide specialist cancer care in Lagos. The role involves educating patients and families, ordering and interpreting tests, managing both acute and chronic conditions, performing procedures within the area of expertise, and contributing to service improvements. The position requires collaboration with other clinicians and adherence to ethics, guidelines and patient safety standards. The hospital aims to maintain accurate records and deliver patient-centred, professional care. Qualifications include a medical degree, specialist registration, postgraduate qualification, current MDCN licence, and demonstrable clinical experience in oncology."

What you would do

• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, prevention, and ongoing care.
• Request, interpret, and review relevant diagnostic investigations.
• Manage patients with acute and chronic medical conditions and provide follow-up care.
• Perform specialist procedures and interventions within their area of competence.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of clinical services and patient outcomes.
• Provide specialist consultations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date medical records.
• Collaborate with other consultants, nurses, and healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
• Uphold professional ethics, clinical guidelines, and patient safety standards.

What they are asking for

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Relevant specialist registration and credentials.
• Current MDCN registration and practising licence.
• Postgraduate specialist qualification in oncology (advertised speciality).
• Demonstrable clinical experience in oncology.
• Strong diagnostic, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.

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